Mark your waist, increase a few centimeters or hide your curves. These are some of the things that many women look for when dressing. And although it may seem like a lie, the type of garment you wear influences your silhouette. Choosing clothes taking into account their cut, fabric or color can help you achieve that effect you are looking for.
Today on the VALENTiNA blog we talk about the different body types and the clothes that best suit each of them. And fashion is at the service of women, so we present some tricks that usually work as a general rule when it comes to dressing. First of all, it is important that you know your body. Whether you are tall, thin, short, with a pear-shaped, straight or hourglass body. It doesn't matter, the important thing is to know what type of body you have, love it and ACCEPT IT! Once you are clear, we start with some basic tips.
The clothes that best suit you according to your body
How to dress if you are tall
For taller women, if you want to reduce your height a little, we recommend a key item of clothing: the shirt. Combining a shirt tucked into your pants or skirt will help you achieve that sensation of a few centimeters less. Placing the accent on your waist reduces the perception of length.
However, if you are tall, boost your height! Options like over-the-knee boots don't suit everyone. Take advantage of your height and wear some trendy boots and show off your legs. Another option for those who are not into shirts is to add an accessory to your looks that will also reduce your height. With a belt you achieve the same effect as with a shirt. Wear it with dresses, jeans or skirts.
How to dress if you are short
On the contrary, if you are looking to gain a few centimeters, some clothes are better to leave them aside. Opt for midi skirts and leave the long ones aside, since this type of skirts that They only reveal the ankle, generating a sensation of verticality. In addition, those with an A-shaped silhouette are the ones that elongate the figure the most. If we talk about shirts, in this case opt for a hip-length shirt. Beyond that they play a role against you.
How to dress if you have a lot of chest
Another trick for those who have a lot of chest. You don't have to hide it, but wearing elegant clothes will help eliminate that feeling of having a lot of chest. Focus your entire look on the abdomen and waist. On the other hand, leave the ruffles and volumes, opt for basics and closed necklines such as the halter neck. For warm seasons, choose clothes with wide straps.
How to dress if you have small chest
On the contrary, if you have little chest you can choose to show off your back. Garments withstriking back necklines are what you need. An advantage of having little chest is being able to go without a bra and wear clothes that have beautiful details. You can also focus attention on the collarbone part.
How to dress to look slimmer
Looking thinner is possible with dark colored clothing. Black does not fail, since the dark basics that refine the silhouette. Slimming the waist with high-waisted pants is another option and, in fact, a trend that is triumphing and that we love. Total looks are perfect for achieving a more stylized silhouette.
How to dress according to body type
Finally, we leave you some tips for dressing according to your body type based on its shapes.
Apple body
The round body known as the apple body is understood to be the curviest. However, it is not. Giving value to the strengths of this body type is a matter of choosing the right outfit. Some clothes that are better to avoid are oversized and that give the sensation of volume.
The key for those with an apple body is to emphasize the waist. Empire style dresses or thin belts are two pieces of clothing that go great with an apple body. Avoid boat-type or asymmetrical necklines and opt for V-necklines to enhance the chest.
Hourglass
Faced with that, another body type that has tricks to favor it is the hourglass. A very proportionate body in which it is not difficult to appreciate the curves. Unbalance the figure with garments with volume and contrast. In this case you should also avoid oversized garments as they make you appear larger in size. The best necklines for the sandy body are round or V necklines.
Inverse triangle
The inverse triangle body or considered the sports body also has its tricks to emphasize. Choosing clothes that highlight the legs and waist is the key to this silhouette. Avoid oversized garments and choose simple garments in dark tones on top.
On the other hand, being careful with your shoulders is important: avoid necklines that emphasize them, such as boat or bandeau necklines. Choose subtle sleeves and long or round necklines. In this case opt for mini skirts and leave the midi ones since showing off your legs is the strong point. The dresses that best fit inverted triangle bodies are those that highlight the waist, are narrow, or those that provide volume at the bottom.
